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GECOM opens applications for local election observers ahead of September 1 polls

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued an official call for local organisations to apply for accreditation to serve as election observers for the General and Regional Elections slated for September 1, 2025. This initiative, in accordance with Section 4E of the Representation of the People Act (RoPA), aims to promote transparency, impartiality, and credibility […]

Non-Pareil man gets 18 months on simple larceny charge  

Parmandan Ramlall, also known as ‘Sunny,’ of Lot 151 Block 12 Non-Pareil, East Coast Demerara (ECD), has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for simple larceny. Ramlall, 39, was sentenced by Senior Magistrate Sunil Scarce in the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court after he pleaded guilty to the charge. According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), […]

New NDC building commissioned at Alness

A spanking new building, which will house the office of the Hogstye/Lancaster Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC), was commissioned at Alness Village, Corentyne, Berbice on Sunday. At a simple ceremony, Region Six Regional Chairman David Armogan stated that for many years, the previous building had been in a deplorable condition, describing it as “the worst in […]

Traveller from Guyana arrested at Canadian airport with over 3 kilos of cocaine stashed in shoes

CityNews Toronto: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers arrested a traveller from Guyana after discovering 3.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside shoes at Pearson Airport. Officials made the discovery on May 26, 2025, and say the drugs have an estimated street value of around $437,000. The suspect, who hasn’t been named, was turned over to […]

Pres. Ali to GOAL graduates: “This is more than a graduation – It’s a revolution in education”

President Dr. Irfaan Ali, during the feature address to graduates of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), declared that the programme is “more than a graduation – it’s a revolution in education.” The historic two-day graduation ceremony, the largest in the programme’s history, began today at the National Stadium. A total of 580 students […]

Once calling for passengers, now calling for change: Sergeant Van Rossum defies the odds

From the busy streets of the capital city, where a young man once called out for passengers, to lecture halls, Sergeant Troy Anthony Van Rossum has proven that humble beginnings are no match for a determined spirit. At just 13 years old, little Van Rossum began working as a minibus conductor, a role driven not […]

Brother of murder victim arrested after discharging firearm at suspect’s home

Hours after the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Nicholas Narine in Agricola, Greater Georgetown, his younger brother was arrested for allegedly retaliating by opening fire on the home of the suspect’s father.  According to a release from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Keon Narine, a 22-year-old electrician of Ceaser Street, Agricola, was arrested on Monday morning […]

Mixologist accused of converting over $1M in jewellery granted $150,000 bail

A 33-year-old mixologist from Linden was released on $150,000 bail on Friday after appearing in court to answer a fraud charge involving the alleged conversion of over $1 million in entrusted gold jewellery. Joel Waldron, of Lot 104 Victory Valley, Linden, stood before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. He is accused of […]

Agricola man, 28, fatally shot in suspected revenge attack

Nicholas Narine, a 28-year-old construction worker of Third Street, Agricola, Greater, Georgetown was fatally shot on Monday morning in what his family claims is a continuation of a weeks-long feud involving threats and gun violence. The fatal shooting occurred at around 8:15 hours on Titus Street, behind Narine’s residence. According to police, Narine, also known […]

Norton: Only “tested and proven” PNCR members will make future candidate list

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has dismissed the wave of endorsements for President Dr. Irfaan Ali by several former Opposition members, asserting that the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) remains resilient and focused on building a slate of “tested and proven” candidates for the upcoming elections. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Norton said the […]